News
Warren Central graduate crowned Ms. Wheelchair Miss.
Pageant queens aren’t new to the city of Vicksburg, and a recently crowned pageant winner has roots here. Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi 2016 is Lisa Ann ...
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Faith
Crawford Street hosts Amazing Love
As the Lenten season draws to a close, one local church is celebrating through song. Crawford Street United Methodist Church, 900 Crawford St., will have ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, March 18, 2016 11:23 am
News
Businesses, homes, streets suffer damage
By John Surratt and Alana Norris A series of thunderstorms hit the Vicksburg/Warren County area Thursday afternoon, knocking out power to residents and businesses and ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, March 18, 2016 11:10 am
News
PROFILE 2016: Something about that river
Something about the flow of the river brings an inspiration to the people who live near it. Whether it’s the green of the plants or ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 17, 2016 11:40 am
News
PROFILE 2016: Simply an angel
For those recreational travelers taking on the Mississippi River, there is one Vicksburg group whose mission it is to help in any way they can Many ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 17, 2016 11:07 am
News
Mississippi helping entrepreneurs, retirees
Mississippi is aspiring to become a place where entrepreneurs, retirees and communities can flourish. Three representatives for the Mississippi Development Authority spoke at the monthly ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 17, 2016 9:37 am
News
VCC gives back with new event: Mellow Mondays
Two upcoming Mondays are about to get a lot less stressful and a lot more mellow. The Vicksburg Convention Center in conjunction with VenuWorks of ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 11:49 am
News
Gun safety: Owners learn basics
Learning how to properly use a gun is important to those who plan on purchasing a weapon. While pulling a trigger may seem straight forward, ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, March 14, 2016 10:02 am
News
VNMP officials close Union Avenue to traffic
The formation of a possible sinkhole has closed part of the Vicksburg National Military Park. Park officials said Union Avenue is closed to all through ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, March 14, 2016 9:59 am
BREAKING NEWS
Possible sinkhole closes part of Vicksburg National Military Park
The formation of a possible sinkhole has closed part of the Vicksburg National Military Park. Park officials said Union Avenue is closed to all through traffic, ...
by Alana Norris, Sunday, March 13, 2016 7:30 pm
News
After years of striving, downtown is thriving
Downtown Vicksburg has undergone quite the transformation in recent years because of the hard of work of multiple people looking to better the city. Occupancy ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, March 12, 2016 6:23 pm
News
Thomas’ vehicle found, one detained
The missing vehicle linked to a shooting in Vicksburg last weekend has been found halfway across the country. At 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the 2014 ...
by Alana Norris, Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:24 am
Faith
Mission Mississippi is breaking boundaries
Racial unity and reconciliation through the Body of Christ is the mission of Mission Mississippi, which was brought to the Lions Club by the Rev. ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, March 11, 2016 8:43 pm
News
YMCA seeks help identifying vandals
An organization existing to support the community now needs to community’s help in itentifying a few recent vandals. Around 11 p.m. Friday, March 4 the ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, March 11, 2016 8:38 pm
News
Thunderstorms roll through Vicksburg
Severe weather is here to stay. Thunderstorms rolled into Vicksburg Thursday morning dumping a lot of rain on the city in a short amount of ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:36 pm
News
Trespassers had worried authorities
During the search to find escaped murder suspect Rafael McCloud, law enforcement have been hindered by groups of teenagers. Two 17-year-old juveniles and two 18-year-old ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 10, 2016 11:03 am
News
Supervisors vote to help raise reward
With murder suspect Rafael McCloud still missing, the county decided to do what it could to help with the effort to have him found. The ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 10:52 am
News
No rush in getting crane in service
No progress has been made to repair the county’s crane that was damaged in a fire three weeks ago. The crane, which is owned by ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 10:51 am
News
A busy week in the life of a reporter
What a heart pounding last few days it has been in Vicksburg. Ups and downs have marked this week as unforgettable for most. Monday started ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, March 7, 2016 11:48 am
News
Red Cross gives out smoke alarms
One organization is endeavoring to keep people safe from fires. A nationwide American Red Cross initiative to give out free smoke alarms and test existing ...
by Alana Norris, Monday, March 7, 2016 11:18 am
News
Students, teachers remember Wilson
Redwood Elementary School took a moment Tuesday to honor a teacher many loved and now miss. Angela Wilson was the GATES teacher, or a teacher ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, March 4, 2016 10:29 pm
News
Two arrested, one wanted in burglary
A woman and a juvenile accused of stealing from a home were held without bail as a male was wanted by police Thursday. Mariah Deauman ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, March 4, 2016 11:18 am
News
Run Thru History features new courses, same fun
For the first time, an annual tradition will be held entirely inside Vicksburg’s most known park. The 37th Annual Run Thru History will begin Saturday ...
by Alana Norris, Friday, March 4, 2016 8:54 am
News
Downtown schools, churches takes extra precautions
With an inmate on the loose who escaped from the Warren County jail early this morning, some have been concerned about their safety in downtown ...
by Alana Norris, Thursday, March 3, 2016 10:10 am
News
Preschools, churches cautious as manhunt continues
With an inmate on the loose who escaped from the Warren County jail early this morning, some have been concerned about their safety in downtown ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 4:08 pm
News
Hit the Bricks this Thursday
Attention shoppers: it’s time to pound the pavement and hit the bricks in downtown Vicksburg. The time has come for the first big downtown shopping ...
by Alana Norris, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 11:59 am
News
Reading center gets a boost
One local education center received some extra funding Monday that will help propel the center’s mission. All American Check Cashing, Inc. donated a check for ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 12:14 pm
News
Couple takes advantage of 2016’s extra day
Having an extra day only happens once every four years and one couple chose to live that extra day to the fullest this year. Megan ...
by Alana Norris, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 10:59 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 26
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How to Watch SWAC Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 26
SWAC squads are on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule for three games, including the Middle Tennessee Raiders squaring off…
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